UNIQUE NURSING OPPORTUNITY (LPN OR RN) TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING RECOVERY!

~ Retention Bonus ~ Sign-On Bonus ~

~ Tuition Reimbursement Programs & HRSA-Approved Site ~

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Serving adults, children and families, DLC provided more than 315,000 prevention, intervention and treatment services in the last year.

Wellness Nurse (LPN Or RN) - Crossroads Continuum [Position # 213]

Crossroads Continuum provides transformative services to those who have personally made the decision to begin lifelong rehabilitation, specifically Collier County adults with primary and co-occurring disorders.

The Crossroads Wellness Nurse has a unique opportunity to offer rewarding, consistent and high-standard services to both DLC Clients and Staff!

POSITION DETAILS:

- Serving as a proactive and proficient Staff Nurse in The Crossroads Continuum.

- Also functioning as Staff Wellness Nurse handling mandatory and voluntary vaccines.
~ Administering TB screening/testing
~ Hepatitis B, Flu Vacc, etc.
~ Working with DLC Staff, New Hires, Interns and Volunteers
~ Maintaining records and tracking progress of these items
~ Collaborating with Human Resources to ensure agency Compliance

- Participating in the Wellness Program and being a valuable member of the Infection Control Team as well as Employee Health Initiative.

- Managing supplies and inventory for medications, as well as Client Medication Education.

- Completing new Crossroads Client Assessments (residential/short-term substance use disorder treatment program).

- Completing medical packet reviews of potential Clients for Crossroads 28-day recovery program to ensure the Client's medical needs can also be met in the program.

- Overseeing daily medical needs for Clients and promoting wellness via integrated and comprehensive approaches.

- Administering Urine Analysis via witnessed approach with scrupulous documentation.

 - Ensuring that Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT's) and Clinicians are aware of and educated on treatment needs through detailed pass-downs including special requirements, vital signs, diets, etc. 

 TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR ELITE TEAM:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent & Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program = Required 

- Current Clear/Active FL Nursing License (LPN or RN) = Required

- Skills in nursing assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Required

- Basic knowledge of Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health treatment principles and techniques (including Medication Assisted Treatment) = Required

- Exceptional skills in organization (time and information), communication (written and verbal) and documentation (EMR and written) = Required

- Ability to set healthy boundaries with Clients and Staff = Required 

- Dedication to ensuring timely access to care for newly-admitted Clients = Required 

- The ability to combine empathy, energy and efficiency = Required

- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Required

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- Full-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt Position
~ Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
~ Opportunity to work Additional Hours in other Programs after Initial Employment Period

COMPREHENSIVE benefits outside of competitive salary include:
~ Cross-training with Detox
~ Exciting 401(k) w/Employer Match
~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D
~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
~ Diverse discounts with local businesses
~ DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives
~ Extensive Tuition/Reimbursement Program & Loan Forgiveness (HRSA!)
~ Potential Preceptorship for APRN if needed

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards life-changing wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact Head Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@dlcenters.org.